Question for the guys

[imported_apocalypse]

Nowadays, formal most commonly refers to dark suit and tie, unless you are in some rich/high class social group. For a company event, I'm sure they would specify if it was a black/white tie dress code on the invitation, most companies don't expect all their employees to own tuxes so they generally don't do such dress codes..

 

[tk149]

Originally posted by: Feanor727

Originally posted by: queenrobot
I don't much about the host except that he sounds exactly like Borat and practices a form of Jewish mysticism popularized by Madonna, and that he owns a salon. The invitation was nice, but not like dusted in gold or anything.
Don't know if that helps.

You really should just call and ask: "Thank you for your invitation to *insert event name*. I was just calling to clarify though, by formal do you mean Black Tie? *wait for response* Thank you so much. We'll see you then."

If the party's in Phoenix, it could go either way. Generally speaking, West-Coast or IT nerd= formal as suit/tie (like the majority of responses), Northeast = formal as black or white tie (like Uppsala's, tk's and my response), South = formal as shoes, shirt and your cleanest overalls. Anywhere else in the country, the term's meaning changes based on the origin of the host.

edits in bold

:laugh: @ South comment

Feanor727's right, just call and ask.

 

[cjvon]

Originally posted by: Ns1
formal attire = full suit
black tie = tux

I concur.